NHTSASEAT BELTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209
Published: December 12, 2025Recall ID: 25V864000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Affected Products
Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V864000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V864000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." |
| Completion rate | 71.95 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003. |
| Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2026010003 |
| Potentially affected | 82 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |